June 5th 2010, Milan – Gucci is pleased to announce the launch of a worldwide eco-friendly program designed to progressively reduce the company’s impact on the environment. The centrepiece of this new initiative is packaging newly designed to reduce materials, exclusively use FSC Certified paper and to be 100% recyclable. The initiative will be introduced in all… Read More →
London, 27 May 2010 – Alexander McQueen and Gucci Group, part of PPR, announce that Sarah Burton has been appointed Creative Director of the Alexander McQueen brand. Sarah will supervise the creative direction and development of all collections of the brand going forwards. Sarah Burton has worked in the design studio with Lee Alexander McQueen since 1996…. Read More →
Gucci and Christie’s are pleased to launch “Gucci Collector: Presented by Christie’s”—the very first Gucci-certified online destination for appraising vintage Gucci products. The result of a unique partnership between the House of Gucci and Christie’s auctioneers, the unprecedented service has been developed for avid Gucci collectors and enthusiasts alike. A dedicated section on christies.com allows owners to… Read More →
For Spring Summer 2010 Frida Giannini presents The New Bamboo, a 21st century reinterpretation of one of Gucci’s most iconic handbag designs. In reinventing this House classic, Giannini blends tradition with high-tech innovation, and history with high-fashion. The original Gucci Bamboo bag was a small constructed handbag crafted in pigskin with a curved bamboo handle. First created… Read More →